Friday the 13th has been one of the world's most celebrated horror franchises, known for its over-the-top violence, campiness, and of course, the star of the entire series, Jason Voorhees. However, since horror can be such a tricky genre to nail, the franchise hasn't seen a video game release other than the NES release back in '89. However, that all changed when developer Illfonic and publisher Gun Media brought Friday the 13th: The Game to consoles.
The game was completely multiplayer and gave a group of players the option to survive as camp counselors and avoid Jason as best they can while one lucky player got to play the machete-wielding slasher himself and attempted to hunt them down. Upon release, the title was a huge hit, and that was the main issue because, in 2018, a legal battle erupted between Gun Media and the original film's director and writer. The outcome forced the devs to halt any new additions to the game, thus leaving it at a bit of a standstill.
Now, the final hit has come from the game's official forum announces that its latest update will kill the dedicated servers; this means that while the game is still playable, it will only be playable through quickplay or private matches, meaning if the host leaves; the players are kicked. On the bright side, all progress will be saved, and all Double XP, CP, and Tape Drop Rates will remain active.
This is a sad day for fans of the game, but at least the game will still be available for play and purchase. Make sure to share your thoughts on the news in the comments below!
The game is an asymmetrical multiplayer game, pitting up to seven players controlling Camp Crystal Lake counselors against one player controlling Jason Voorhees.
Friday the 13th: The Game will still be available to play on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.